We are committed to the health and safety of all children and staff who play, learn and work here. It may sometimes be necessary to require a sick child to be collected early or be kept at home while they get better. In such cases, the provisions of the Health, Illness and Emergency policy will be implemented.

In accordance with the procedures set out in the Health, Illness and Emergency policy parents/carers will be notified immediately if their child has become ill and needs to go home. Poorly children will be comforted, kept safe and under close supervision until they are collected.

If a child has had to go home prematurely due to illness, they should remain at home until they are better for at least 24 hours, or according to the times set out in the table below.

If a child becomes ill outside of school hours, parents/carers should notify the school as soon as possible. The minimum exclusion periods outlined in the table below will come into operation.

If any infectious or communicable disease is detected on the schools premises the school will inform parents/carers personally in writing as soon as possible. The school is committed to sharing as much information as possible about the source of the disease and the steps being taken to remove it. The Local Authority and Health Authority will be informed of any infectious or communicable diseases discovered on the school premises.

Minimum Exclusion Periods for Illness and Disease

DISEASE

PERIOD OF EXCLUSION

Antibiotics prescribed

First 24 hours

Chicken Pox

7 days from when the rash first appeared

Conjunctivitis

24 hours or until the eyes have stopped ‘weeping’

Diarrhoea

48 hours

Diphtheria

2-5 days

Gastro-enteritis, food poisoning, Salmonella and Dysentery

48 hours or until advised by the doctor

Glandular Fever

Until certified well

Hand, Foot and Mouth disease

During acute phase and while rash and ulcers are present

Hepatitis A

7 days from onset of jaundice & when recovered

Hepatitis B

Until clinically well

High temperature

24 hours

Impetigo

Until the skin has healed

Infective hepatitis

7 days from the onset

Measles

7 days from when the rash first appeared

Meningitis

Until certified well

Mumps

7 days minimum or until the swelling has subsided

Pediculosis (lice)

Pertussis (Whooping cough)

21 days from the onset

Plantar warts

Should be treated and covered

Poliomuelitis

Until certified well

Ringworm of scalp

Until cured

Ringworm of the body

Until treatment has been given

Rubella (German Measles)

4 days from onset of rash

Scabies

Until treatment has been given

Scarlet fever and Streptococca

Infection of the throat

3 days from the start of the treatment

Tuberculosis

Until declared free from infection by a doctor

Typhoid fever

Until declared free from infection by a doctor

Warts (including Verrucae)

Exclusion not necessary. Sufferer should keep feet covered.

This list is not necessarily exhaustive, and parents/carers are encouraged to contact local health services if they are in any doubt.